Philadelphia to Detroit Freight Rates
Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Philadelphia–Detroit corridor. Updated daily.
Current Spot Rate
$1.87/mi
Dry van (DAT-indexed)
Market Average
$1.82/mi
30-day corridor avg
7-Day Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
medium confidence
Rate Forecast
▲ +3.5% (rates rising)
Philadelphia-Detroit is a strong eastbound return lane with moderate seasonal demand in May. Capacity tightens as regional distribution increases post-spring, supporting modest rate appreciation.
Carrier Capacity
🟡 Moderate
Mid-range carrier availability typical for this corridor; sufficient capacity but selective pricing power for quality carriers on preferred departure windows.
🇨🇦 US-Canada Tariff Alert
This corridor crosses the US-Canada border. 25–35% tariffs on non-USMCA goods are in effect. Verify USMCA compliance before tendering and expect border delay variability.
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